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Commissioners hire Level 5 Architecture to study animal control facility options; discussion emphasizes service model as much as building
Summary
The court approved a contract with Level 5 Architecture to develop plans for a new or expanded animal-control facility; commissioners and staff said the project will examine multiple cost and service options, including partnerships and modest remodels, and not assume a $3 million final price.
The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on Aug. 19 authorized a contract with Level 5 Architecture to provide architectural and engineering services for the county’s animal control facility project, but commissioners stressed that the decision to hire an architect does not commit the county to any single scope or price.
Why it matters: Animal control services drew repeated public comment and internal attention during the budget process. County officials said the current shelter lacks adequate staff space, volunteer work areas and consistent veterinary contractor access; commissioners said they intend to evaluate multiple facility and service models before selecting a preferred plan.
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